Name: Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 oz. penne pasta; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced); 15 oz. alfredo sauce; 15 oz. pumpkin puree; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 Tbsp. shaved parmesan

Upgrade pasta night with a seasonal flair – no intensive kitchen labor required. This pumpkin alfredo sauce is the right amount of sweet, creamy and savory and is made with a few convenient pantry ingredients. Shop your favorite alfredo crème sauce, add pureed pumpkin, fresh thyme and toasted garlic for a scrumptious sauce that’s hard to resist. Top with your vegetables of choice for a hardier, wholesome meal packed with all the right stuff.

An Overhead View Shows Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Over Penne and Broccoli in a White Bowl.

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Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce Over Penne Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 5

Calories 514 kcal

Author Cathy Vogt

Ingredients

12 oz. penne pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
15 oz. alfredo sauce
15 oz. pumpkin puree
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 Tbsp. shaved parmesan

Optional: 2 cups steamed broccoli or other cooked vegetables.

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instruction and set aside.
To a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic slices. Sauté 2-3 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Set garlic aside.
Add prepared alfredo sauce, pumpkin and chopped thyme leaves to pan. Stir to combine. Lower heat to simmer and cook 5-8 minutes.
Add cooked pasta, toasted garlic, broccoli and chopped thyme. Stir to combine.
Cook another 2-3 minutes making sure everything is hot.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Top with sprig of thyme and a sprinkle of shaved parmesan